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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...

Free – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...

Free – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration   Planetarium Tickets...

Free – $14

Surprise Public Library: Observe the Moon

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

The West Valley Astronomy Club is back with their telescopes in tow. We will staring up at the night sky at the Asante Library looking at everything the night has to offer. There will be activities and fun things for the kids.

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party

Oracle State Park 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle

Meet at ranch house patio. Join us for an evening admiring the night sky! We will begin the evening at the ranch house patio for a Twilight Talk from 6:30-7:30 p.m. presented by Jim O'Connor, coordinator with Grand Canyon Star Party. After the Twilight Talk, star viewing will start at 7:30 p.m. with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing!   Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: International Observe the Moon Night

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

The Library, FH Dark Sky Association, Night Sky Tourist, and the Town of Fountain Hills have teamed up to bring you this great Moon-themed event! There will be plenty of...

Free

Lowell Observatory: Meet a Planetary Scientist

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Planetary Scientist Dr. Larry Wasserman! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about...

Free with Admission